Kiln Operator 1st Shift

Precision Castparts; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Wickliffe, Ohio, is looking for a dedicated individual to perform processing operations, including furnace operation and documentation as per procedures. You'll be responsible for building kiln loads, running thermal equipment, and performing minor maintenance.

The ideal candidate should possess high school education and prior manufacturing experience while being team-oriented and self-directed. This role requires adherence to safety procedures and maintaining excellent housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.
• Must be self-directed to accomplish goals with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Build loads for kilns by properly balancing saggers.
• Run all thermal equipment according to procedure.
• Assist with minor equipment maintenance.
• Visually inspect cores for defects.
• Report all problems to Supervision, Maintenance or Engineering.

Skills

Team-oriented environment

Good written and verbal communications skills

Self-directed

Education

High school education

Prior manufacturing experience

Job description

Position Summary

Perform all processing operations, including the operation of furnaces according to procedures. Documentation of all operations is very important.

Essential Functions

• Build loads for kilns by properly balancing saggers.
• Place fire check keys in appropriate places for Lab Analysis.
• Run all thermal equipment, including Wax Binder and PK furnace according to procedure.
• Set time and temperature parameters according to procedure using standard programs. Monitor temperature charts and notify engineering if out of specification.
• Correct load and unload cores.
• Assist with minor equipment maintenance.
• Visually inspect cores for defects.
• Report all problems to Supervision, Maintenance or Engineering as required.
• Must follow and adhere to all safety procedures.
• Maintain department standards for housekeeping/6S.
• Other duties as assigned by supervision.

Required Skills

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.
• Must be self-directed to accomplish goals with minimal supervision.

Experience & Education

• High school education is preferred.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.

Physical Demands

• Not at All – 1%
• Infrequently – 1-33%
• Occasionally – 34-66%
• Frequently – 67-100%
• Continually – 1-2x hr.
• 1-2x hr.
• 3-6x hr.
• 7-30 hr.
• >30x hr.
• Standing – X
• Walking – X
• Lifting – X
• Sitting – X
• Climbing – X
• Near moving machinery – X